Fidalgo Negro Toro

We have the legendary Jose Dominguez to thank for this particularly dark, strikingly gorgeous cigar. The nearly black double maduro Oscuro wrapper offers not only aesthetic appeal, but smooth taste and mild body. Certainly though, the flavor of this hand-rolled, Cuban style, square-pressed beauty is not only from the wrapper; the premium blend of Nicaraguan long-filler leaves deserves credit as well. Have a look down the foot of this cigar and you’ll notice the best of both worlds: densely packed at the edges, with plenty of breathing room through the center. This packing method results in a moderately dense cigar with an easy draw quality and a billowy smoke volume. We found the pre-burn aroma to be earthy with notes of clove-like sweetness, which persisted while lit, but took a backseat to a mild spiciness. The spice subsided with time and gave way to an ultra smooth buttery flavor. The overall feel from this cigar is smooth and relaxing in nature. The draw is about as perfect as it gets, even and nearly effortless. Expect a moderate body and a slightly peppery finish. We don’t have to point out the billowy smoke volume—you can’t miss it—but we are giving you a little pre-smoke warning: coupled with its slow burning character, this one’s going to fill the room. We paired this deep dark specimen with a round of Anchor Porters.